Writing Loglines

I am going to make a few assumptions and write them in the first person, for my ease and in an effort to not offend. If after 5-7 weeks on the site, my synopsis has not been viewed,   Read More

Writing Synopses

According to 'The Complete Film Dictionary' by Ira Konigsberg, the definition of synopsis is, 'A brief summary of a film or potential film written in a few paragraphs and including only a general outline of events.' Here are a few suggestions:   Read More

Secrets of Breaking into the Industry - Part 2

Fail as often as you can. I can’t overemphasize the importance of failure as a pathway to success. You see and hear this everywhere: You cannot possibly succeed without failing first and learning from your failures along the way. That thought should be self-evident, but as we exist in such a success-driven society, it can be hard to remember that failure is a key component of the creative process.   Read More

Secrets of Breaking into the Industry - Part 1

I've made films. I'm making films, not only as a filmmaker, but as a dealmaker, marketer, entertainment lawyer, producer, facilitator, distributor, talent evaluator, and more. I know what it's like to be a beginner. To have questions. And to feel uncertain of the right moves to make on pressure-packed movie sets where minutes can mean thousands or millions of dollars.   Read More

Blair Witch Director/InkTip Member Returns with "Exists"

In 1999, A contained horror film turned into a worldwide sensation. 15 years later, its director returns to the filmmaking style that created a "monster."   Read More

Interstellar: 5 Trademark Christopher Nolan Techniques

The biggest movie from perhaps the most popular director in Hollywood today. Here are five techniques that Christopher Nolan uses to great success in Interstellar.   Read More

Fighting the Odds: Q&A with SHADOW FIGHTER Writer Lloyd Wagner

We’ve all heard the old adage “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” This can be daunting when trying to break into the film industry. Not everyone can be born into a film dynasty like the Coppolas, Sheens or Fondas. That’s where InkTip comes in.   Read More

Q&A with Producer Lauren de Normandie of Status Media & Ent.

Lauren de Normandie is the managing member of Status Media & Entertainment. They've produced 8 films from scripts and/or writers found on InkTip. Learn more about her and her process.   Read More

Writer Simon K. Parker Gets His First Film Produced with InkTip and DBM Films

Simon K. Parker was a British screenwriter who didn't have screenwriting credits or representation. But he knew getting his scripts to producers was the way to move forward in his screenwriting career. Find out how he got his first film produced.   Read More

Q&A with Screenwriter Steve Peterson -- The Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer

Interview with writer Steve Peterson, who penned the feature "The Hunt for the Labyrinth Killer" after originally being discovered on InkTip by John Murlowski.   Read More